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D.E. Stevenson is such a good writer.
Unfortunately I guess I can understand why she's not more popular today--her style doesn't necessarily have a lot of zip. But sometimes you don't want zip. I like what one review (quoted on the back of this book) said: "She creates a small world of tempests and ripples in a teacup."
So, this book is a bit different from the Miss Buncle books, or from Bel Lamington (although there are some crossover characters with Bel Lamington). This one is set in Scotland. S ...more
Unfortunately I guess I can understand why she's not more popular today--her style doesn't necessarily have a lot of zip. But sometimes you don't want zip. I like what one review (quoted on the back of this book) said: "She creates a small world of tempests and ripples in a teacup."
So, this book is a bit different from the Miss Buncle books, or from Bel Lamington (although there are some crossover characters with Bel Lamington). This one is set in Scotland. S ...more
Oct 24, 2009
Katherine
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it was amazing
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4.5 stars
I read this on the heels of book one (Vittoria Cottage) and I'm so glad I did. It was wonderful reading a story in which you knew the back story of the characters. Stevenson's writing is lovely. Mureth Farm is enchanting. I loved young James and his kindly ways. A lovely book!
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If you like D. E. Stevenson's books, then you will like this one. It takes place on a farm in Scotland. You will get caught up in her descriptions of the Scottish countryside and her characters. I suppose these days you would call this a 'cozy' read.
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Slow and meandering in a lovely sort of way. With such an abrupt ending I’m glad there is a sequel.
Jun 06, 2016
Brenda
marked it as to-read
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